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11. Get a flu shot. 12. Use a wedge pillow to keep congestion from pooling in your chest. 13. Sprinkle apple cider vinegar on your pillow to help break up congestion. 14. Put stuffed animals in the freezer overnight to kill germs. 15. Use hot and cold compresses. 16. Use a saline solution or Neti pot to irrigate nasal passages. 17. Try a eucalyptus steam facial, which contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. 18. Drink green or black tea because they contain antioxidants and polyphenols that help fight the flu virus. 19. Listen to jazz to boost IGA protein production, the first line of defense against the cold and flu. 20. Try a garlic footbath to help clear nasal passages.

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21. Eat apples for flavanoids, antioxidants that help boost immunity. 22. Start your day with The Doctors Parfait. 23. Eat healthier comfort foods. 24. Eat spicy foods, such as peppers, because capsaicin, an ingredient found in spicy foods, has antibacterial properties and can help clear up sinuses. 25. Eat garlic cloves to boost immunity. 26. Eat clams because they are high in zinc, which helps fight infection. 27. Take vitamin C. Try some creative recipes! 28. Eat foods high in vitamin E. 29. Shop for international foods, such as Soba noodles and bok choy for a boost in immune-boosting elements. 30. Avoid eating foods high in saturated or trans-saturated fats, because they suppress the immune system and can cause chronic, low-level inflammation. 31. Be wary of hidden germs on ATMs and credit card machines. 32. Sanitize keyboards, remote controls, cell phones and other electronics. 33. Don’t touch door or toilet handles. 34. Take your medicine. 35. Use an air purifier to help sanitize your home. 36. Stay hydrated with liquids, such as coconut water, to replenish electrolytes. 37. Cover your mouth with your elbow when you sneeze. 38. If a mother is sick, she should continue breastfeeding, because it passes on the antibodies, rather than the illness, to the baby. 39. Exercise, but don’t overexert yourself or you will suppress your immune system. If your symptoms have migrated into your chest, then take a break from exercise. 40. Gargle with salt water to decrease inflammation and loosen phlegm.

Flu-Fighting Recipes

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